Apr3,1864

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Sargt</U></I><I>. for our camp - when Henry Allison was mustered in as Lieut. and commenced his duties as such, we got word by some means, I hardly know how, that Frank M. Schulze was to be promoted to Ordy.  The officers tried to keep it a secret untill he (Frank) was ordered back to the Camp as he has been on detached service for several months at Div. Head Qtrs. as clerk.  As soon as we were shure it was the intention to do so we held a secret meeting at our Quarters and decided we would petition to Col. Kelly against it.  R.H.L. Walker being the ranking Sargt., he was looked to for to write the petition.  He got one wrote out and he requested the names of the Camp, but as it requested the Colonel to appoint him, the boys would not give him  names.  I went to telling them where I thought it could be improved.  The Co. thought I had better write out a new one, I done so and it suited the boys so well that we got all the names but one Corporal's.  The petition was handed to the Colonel but did not seem to have much affect as Frank commenced his duties as Ordy. yesterday.  We got word last night from a Capt. that the Colonel was in doubt which to sign his duplicate or not, that he wanted to see how the boys behaved under him.  The Col. thought we would be satisfied mabe.  So we renewed our protest last night and asked permition to elect an Ordy. by vote.  I do not know what affect this last will have but we are going to do all in our power to keep him from being promoted.</I></div> <div> <I>     The majority of the boys can find no fault against him as a friend, a private, but they do not want the promotions to go in this Co. according to families and not paying attention as the qualities of the soldier.  We think the Schulzes have had their share of promotions in the Regt.  Others who are better soldiers and more deserving should have their share.  (Editors note:  Other members of the Schulze family in the 114th OVI are William H., Captain, Regimental Field Staff and Charles E., Captain, Co. A)  We think they have been buying their positions and we want them to pay grand prices for them after this.  We have got another </I><I><U>Irish</U></I><I>  and a Catholic besides.  His name is James Duffy.  We have been bored enough with Irish officers and want no more, but he has been assigned to this Comp. and we can not help ourselves.  Our former Ordy. has been assigned to Co. F.  We raised $25.00 yesterday to get a sword to present to him.  We want to show our respect to him and our disrespect for some former officers.  He is the only officer who came in to this Co. and left with the good will of the men.</I></div> <div> <I>     I think it is not our fault we never liked our officers, but theirs.  We have had such very </I><I><U>poor</U></I><I> officers always, yet and for them to want to put a boy in for Ordy. who has never been with the Co. and always run in a fight.  It is too much, and more than we will stand willingly.  I think he is no gentleman for accepting it after a petition against it.  Do you?  The Ordy. of this Co. will be a Lieut. in six months, if not before</I></div> <div> <I>     I have been running on with this stuff.  I suppose it will not be interesting to you but it does me good to let my wrath ooze out.  I feel easier afterwards.</I></div> <div> <I>     It is the supposition now we will go to Brownsville come time this summer.  I would tell you there is going to be orders to give five percent of the men furloughs but I am afraid you would expect me home and be disappointed.  I wrote a letter to Brother a few days ago.  I do not expect him to answer it but want him to know where I am.</I></div> <div> <I>     It is getting very warm down here and the water is getting very poor and the grass is wareing off and leaving the sand bare so it blows a cloud nearly all the time.  On the coast the wind is blowing constantly.  Tell Ella and Pa to write often.  Kiss my little Nephew and Niece.  When I get home Sudey will be a young lady and will not let little Bubb kiss her I expect.  And Wary will be a young man.  My love to all.  Hoping to hear from you soon.</I></div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <I>Your kind and affect(tionate) son,</I></div> <bR> <div> <I>Bubb  </I><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#660000" FACE="Arial" >(signed)</FONT></div> <bR> <div> Editors note:  Added to the letter in various margins and blank areas are the following notes in no particular order:</div> <bR> <div> <I>     I often wish I could eat some of your nice things at home.</I></div> <bR> <div> <I>     Mother, I have no curiosity to send this time.  I wish I could (send) you a horned frog.  They are a queer looking thing.  So are some kinds of lizards.  They are plentiful here.</I></div> <bR> <div> <I>     It will not be long now untill our time will be out.  If I live then I will come home for good.</I></div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <A HREF="diary_of_a_union_soldier__elias_d__moore_114th_ohio_volunteer_infantrydiary_of_a.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="114th OVI History"><U>114th OVI History</U></A>   <A HREF="id208.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Roster"><U>Roster</U></A>   <A HREF="id196.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Battles"><U>Battles</U></A>  <A HREF="diary_of_a_union_soldier__elias_d__moore_114th_ohio_volunteer_infantry4c.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Pictures"><U>Pictures</U></A>  <A HREF="id169.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Roll of Honor"><U>RollofHonor</U></A>    </div> <div> <A HREF="id139.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Vicksburg File"><U>Vicksburg Documents</U></A>    <A HREF="id184.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Letters Home"><U>Letters Home</U></A>   <A HREF="id200.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Descendants"><U>114th Descendants</U></A>   </div> <div> <A HREF="id149.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Obituary"><U>Obituary</U></A>  <A HREF="diary_of_a_union_soldier__elias_d__moore_114th_ohio_volunteer_infantry76.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Accolades"><U>Accolades</U></A>  <A HREF="id120.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Hard Tack "><U>Hard Tack</U></A>  <A HREF="diary_of_a_union_soldier__elias_d__moore_114th_ohio_volunteer_infantry4d.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Bugle Calls"><U>Bugle Calls</U></A>  <A HREF="diary_of_a_union_soldier__elias_d__moore_114th_ohio_volunteer_infantry.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Links"><U>Related Links</U></A> </div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="index.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="They Were the 114th O.V.I."><U><IMG SRC="0781e240.png" border=0 width="30" height="36" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="index.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="They Were the 114th O.V.I."><U>back to home</U></A></div> <bR> <bR> <div>   <A HREF="http://www.toolzone.com/isuite/bin/regsign.cgi?UID=TZ096430&APPID=GuestSign&LANG=english"> Sign my Guestbook </A> --- <A HREF="http://www.toolzone.com/isuite/bin/registry.cgi?UID=TZ096430&APPID=GuestSign&LANG=english"> View my Guestbook </A>  </div> <div>   <script language="JavaScript" type="text/javascript" src="http://pub15.bravenet.com/counter/code.php?id=176950&usernum=1214804337&cpv=2"></script>   </div> <div> <A HREF="index.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="They Were the 114th O.V.I."><U><IMG SRC="0781e240.png" border=0 width="30" height="36" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></U></A></div> </td> </tr></table></body>